The plot: This is a light-hearted ghostly tale about Kailash Nath (Amitabh), a spirit present in an old secluded run-down villa in Goa.

Nath haunts the living daylights out of anybody who dares take up residence. But all this changes when a family consisting of young mischievous lad Banku (Aman), his work-shy mum, Anjali (Juhi) and easy-going dad Aditya (Shah Rukh) become house-tenants.

But what the ghost is not prepared for is his unlikely friendship with Banku who must investigate the reason why his partner in crime is stuck in limbo.

The verdict: Debut director Vivek Sharma succeeds in making an engaging and entertaining film defying all Bollywood norms appealing to children and adults alike.

Brilliant special effects, coupled with eerie cinematography and a haunting musical score, cleverly transforms a scary Bachchan to a lovable 'bhoot' (meaning ghost) craving for salvation.

Aman Siddiqui as the ever-so-naughty but adorable Banku, gives an applaudable performance noteworthy of a standing ovation against the likes of Mr Bachchan.

King Khan's brief guest appearance brings a lump to your throat with his teary-eyed dramatic scenes while Juhi Chawla's brilliant comic timing as Banku's mum will have you in stitches!

Co-stars Satish Shah as Banku's headmaster will be loved by the younger audience because of his 'Billy Bunter' type attitude while Rapal Yadav's character reminds you of Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz!

All in all Bhoothnath is an entertaining, emotional and sensitive piece of filmmaking and long may it reign at the Vue Star City box office!